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A sedan struck a 61-year-old bicyclist on East 11 Street near Avenue A in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 11 Street collided with a bicyclist also heading south near Avenue A. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor by the driver. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the sedan, which was driven by a licensed male driver. The cyclist was in shock and complained of internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 2 Avenue near East 10 Street in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist on the right side. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue was struck on his right side by a 2014 Lincoln SUV making a left turn eastbound near East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, colliding with the cyclist going straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on East 13th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, 33, was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 2:30 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 13th Street collided with an e-scooter also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 21-year-old female bicyclist on 1 Avenue. The impact hit the bike's right side and the car's left doors. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. Confusion caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound female bicyclist, age 21. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's right side. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and went straight ahead before the crash. No vehicle damage was reported on the bike, but the sedan's left doors were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash highlights confusion leading to the collision, with no driver errors explicitly noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Astor Place. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was making a left turn. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Astor Place in Manhattan. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a left turn traveling north. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information on driver license status or vehicle type was provided. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a pedicab on 3 Avenue just after midnight. The pedicab carried two bicyclists, both injured. The driver’s unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the crash. Injuries included bruises and abrasions to face and leg.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan collided with a pedicab traveling north on 3 Avenue. The pedicab carried two bicyclists, a 29-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old female passenger. Both were injured, suffering contusions and abrasions to the knee, lower leg, foot, and face. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the sedan driver. The pedicab sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Neither bicyclist was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane control and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Saint Marks Place. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield. The girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Saint Marks Place in Manhattan when an SUV making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota pickup truck from behind on FDR Drive. The SUV driver, 24, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV collided with the rear of a 2007 Toyota pickup truck on FDR Drive. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead before the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the pickup truck was damaged on its left rear bumper. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg after colliding with a taxi on Avenue C. The crash occurred at 2 a.m. The bicyclist was in shock and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue C in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a taxi. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi and bicycle both were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and suffered injury severity level 3. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, while the bike had damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on East 9 Street near Avenue A. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was confused and not at an intersection. The driver's vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 9 Street in Manhattan when a 2014 Ford sedan traveling south struck her outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway and limited visibility contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a left turn and struck his e-bike on East 6 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling south on East 6 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the sedan and the e-bike operators. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike's center front end was the point of impact. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling north on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The rider was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on Avenue C. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and experienced shock. The taxi driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The taxi struck the bike at the right front quarter panel, while the bicycle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 19-year-old bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on FDR Drive late at night. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as causes. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on FDR Drive collided at 11:20 p.m. The driver of the second vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the first SUV with his right front bumper. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Damage was sustained to the right front quarter panel of the striking vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two young women were struck while crossing 2 Avenue with the signal. Both suffered moderate injuries: head trauma and bruising. The sedan was making a left turn. No vehicle damage was reported. Both pedestrians were in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan when it struck two 22-year-old female pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained moderate injuries: one suffered head trauma and whiplash, the other had contusions on her elbow and lower arm. Both were in shock. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrians were not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling south hit a 35-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The scooter showed no damage. The man was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, an e-scooter moving straight ahead struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The 35-year-old male pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The e-scooter had no visible damage after impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north on Avenue A collided with a parked sedan on East 6 Street. The bike struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The sedan was stationary.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Avenue A collided with a parked 2015 Toyota sedan on East 6 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was parked at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors by the sedan’s driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bike. The collision highlights the risks cyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Revel scooter collided with an SUV on East 4 Street. The scooter driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east struck a 2021 Revel scooter traveling north on East 4 Street. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the scooter's center front end. The scooter driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the SUV had one licensed male driver. The crash caused damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a parked SUV in Manhattan near Cooper Square. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV showed no damage. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked Toyota SUV in Manhattan near Cooper Square. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock, but was not ejected from his bike. The SUV had no visible damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was passing the SUV when the impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The SUV was stationary before the crash. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist's confusion played a role in the collision. No safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist crashed on Bowery in Manhattan. The rider was not ejected but suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bowery crashed while the bike was initially parked. The rider was the sole occupant and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The bike sustained no damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even for vulnerable road users on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15